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America's Boating Club | BOATING & SAILING ADVENTURES | Central Ohio CSPS
Tackle Box II | 06.06.26
Boating Trip from Sandusky Bay to Fremont, Ohio
A one-day cruise unless you want to stay overnight for an extra day on lake Erie.
Cruise along from the Sandusky Bay and onto the Sandusky River for approximately 2 hours to Fremont. Arrive around noon at Tackle Box II Restaurant, 420 Sandusky Avenue, Fremont Oh. 43420. Members are free join us at the restaurant by land.
After lunch, we'll head back to our launch point.
Optional: Conditions allowing some might opt for an additional leg of the trip to Johnson Island with a scenic tour of the Quarry Marina.
Please register by email with trip leader so we know who is going.
Launch at Lakeside Marblehead
Meet at 9am for a 10am departure at the Dempsey Boat Ramp, Lakeside, Marblehead, Ohio 43440
Trip Leader: Phil Osborne, email: posborne2@aol.com
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For those who wish to stay overnight, Launch at at Shelby Boat Launch, 101 Shelby Street Sandusky, Oh. 44870. Meet David Keller, email: David@RomeRecording.com, at 9:00 am for a 9:40 am departure.
We will be meeting up with the others on the water by Dempsey Boat Ramp.
This ramp is close to Battery Park Marina for those who want to stay overnight. Let us know by email if you are interested in staying overnight.
Salt Fork Lake Boat Cruise | 06.27.26
Boating on the Salt Fork Lake, Ohio
June 27 - 28.
A two-day boating excursion on Salt Fork Lake, a large, 2,952-acre lake off I-77 near Cambridge, Ohio, known for boating, fishing (bass, crappie, catfish), and swimming at Ohio's largest inland beach and largest state park.
Please contact trip leader for registration and details.
Trip leader: Jason Mack, email: jasonsheryl@gmail.com
Salt Fork Marina
67235 Natural Resources Rd. 3, Lore City, Oh. 43755
Ohio River Boat Cruise | 07.10.26
Boating Cruise from Powhatan Point to Marietta
July 10 - July 12.
A three-day boating excursion on the mighty Ohio River from Powhatan Point OH 43942 just South of Wheeling, WV down to Marietta, Ohio.
Trip Leader: Phil Osborne, email: posborne2@aol.com
Please contact trip leader for lodging and other details on trip.
Alum Creek Lake Boat Cruise | 07.25.26
Boating the waters of Alum Creek Lake
July 25.
A one-day cruise on the Alum Creek Lake in Delaware County, Ohio.
For details contact trip leader:
Trip leader: Bob Goelz, email: goelzr057@gmail.com
Alum Creek Lake
3615 S Old State Road, Delaware, OH 43015
Lake Charlevoix, Michigan | 08.05.26
Boating in Northern Michigan
Dates: August 5th - 11th
The 5th is our travel day. We expect to arrive around 4:00pm.
Come on a seven-day cruise around Lake Charlevoix at the northern part of Lake Michigan. Lake Charlevoix has beautiful clear water. The city of Charlevoix has many sights to visit in this quaint town including their annual Art Festival and Waterside Concert while spending days cruising the local waters.
There are many things to see there over and above the Art Festival. We can explore Round Lake, Loeb Bay and Lake Charlevoix and even Lake Michigan, We will have many chances to sample the local cuisine. Conditions permitting, we could cruise out to Beaver Island on Lake Michigan or even up to Petoskey see if we can find some Petoskey stones. We are also planning Cruises to Boyne City and East Jordan with plenty of time to swim, cookout and dine. There's something for everyone on this trip.
Trip Leader: David Keller, David@RomeRecording.com.
Contact trip leader for details. Reservations need to be made as early as possible because hotels and slips fill up quickly.
Charlevoix, Michigan
Muskingum River Boating Cruise | 08.29.26
McConnelsville to Marietta or Zanesville, Ohio
August 29
Our last boating trip of August is a one-day cruise that takes us to the Muskingum River in Eastern Ohio. Starting in McConnelsville, Ohio, the Muskingum flows on through to the Ohio River in Marietta. If the locks are open we will proceed to Marietta. If not will will cruise up to Zanesville. Either way we will go through multiple locks and experience the oldest hand operated locks in the United States.
For registration and more details contact contact the trip leader.
Trip Leader: Phil Osborne, email: posborne2@aol.com
Muskingum River
Muskingum River, Ohio, USA
Lake Cumberland Boat Cruise | 09.09.26
Lake Cumberland, Kentucky
September 9-16
Our last boating trip of the year is to Lake Cumberland, Kentucky. Whether you plan to play and sleep on your boat, or just spend your days on the water and your nights in a hotel, there is a place for you on this trip. Joe and Linda Huffman host our cruise at Lake Cumberland. Make your arrangements with the following information:
(Prices are subject to change and should be only used as a reference)
Hotel and Slip
Lure Lodge (State Park) 270-343-3111
State Dock 270-344-5253 ($3. Per foot) Shuttle up and downhill from the State Lodge
State Dock Houseboat
4 BR $2535 with Senior Discount for Thursday - Sunday
Marina at Rowena
Covered slip make this Marina a great option even for open-bow boats. Rowena is loaded with amenities and some of the best ice-cream. Those of us who stay here often cook dinners together on the dock.
Phone the main office at 606 206-7488 or
Dave D. cell phone 614 296-5861 - $45. Per night
Trip leader is Joe Huffman, email: joes442@sbcglobal.net - Please register with trip leader so we know who is coming.
Contact David Keller email: David@RomeRecording.com if staying at Rowena so we can get our slips together.
Lake Cumberland, Kentucky